Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Greater Toronto Airports Authority Full time

**Your way forward: Join Canada’s busiest airport as our next Associate Director, Corporate Strategy**

Do you want to help transform Toronto Pearson into the global airport of the future? We’re committed to becoming one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world - and we need your help. This is your chance to play an essential role: building the story of Pearson’s transformation and engaging meaningfully with a range of critical stakeholders to build trust and support for organizational mandates and priorities.

As the Associate Director, Corporate Strategy, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's future. You'll work closely with the executive team to develop, implement, and communicate our Strategic Transformation and Performance (STRAP) plan. You'll ensure our strategic priorities align with company goals and drive effective decision-making. You'll also oversee strategic planning, communication, and implementation to ensure our organization stays ahead of the curve and achieves its objectives.

**As Associate Director, Corporate Strategy, you will**:

- **Strategic Alignment**: Align business unit priorities with the organization's strategic plan and ensure effective decision-making.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Manage the alignment of cross-functional initiatives to ensure efficient resource utilization and accelerate business outcomes.
- **Strategic Communication**: Develop and communicate the corporate strategy to employees, ensuring understanding and alignment with desired business outcomes.
- **Prioritization and Risk Assessment**: Identify and assess key elements of the strategic plan, prioritize initiatives based on market conditions, and recommend actions to the executive team.
- **Performance Monitoring**: Develop and manage business health monitoring procedures to track annual corporate goals and targets.
- **Data Analytics**: Integrate data and business analytics to identify opportunities and develop supporting business cases.
- **Executive Support**: Provide strategic advice to the CEO on matters related to corporate strategy, performance, and issues management.
- **Strategic Planning**: Lead the development of the GTAA's 10-year strategic plan, including articulating the strategic vision, key priorities, and competitive analysis.
- **Scenario Planning**: Lead the development and implementation of scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
- **Board and Executive Presentations**: Prepare materials and lead presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Team on strategic matters.
- **Team Leadership**: Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, guidance, and feedback.

**This is a chance to be on the frontline of history at Toronto Pearson. To do so, you will bring**:

- Combination of a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in strategy development, strategic planning, strategic communications, business analytics, airport operations, management consulting or equivalent
- 5+ years of management experience
- Significant experience in working directly with C-suite executive(s) and/or Board of Directors
- Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance

**At Toronto Pearson, we value a wide range of experience. Consider this role if you have**:

- Outcome-focused attitude, critical thinking ability to ensure continuous improvement across entire business
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and project management skills
- Ability to provide clear articulation of complex problems and findings, in oral, visual and written forms
- Experience in developing KPIs across a complex organization
- Ability to identify/gather relevant data, synthesize data into key points and structure complex problems/concepts into logístical elements for action
- Motivation and strong work ethic and be able to successfully balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to embrace ambiguity and drive forward toward progress
- Ability to exercise exceptional judgment and discretion
- Confidence and is a self-starter with strong emotional intelligence
- Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

At Toronto Pearson our future is unlimited because we are building it. Our work is not just about building the foundation for the airport of tomorrow but the way to create careers in a cutting-edge work environment. Be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime chance to build our legacy.



  • Toronto, Canada Greater Toronto Airports Authority Full time

    **Your way forward: Join Canada’s busiest airport as our next Director, Corporate Strategy** Do you want to help transform Toronto Pearson into the global airport of the future? We’re committed to becoming one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world - and we need your help. This is your chance to play an essential...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Intello Technologies Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryIntello Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Strategy Director to join our team. As a key member of our strategy team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing corporate strategies that drive growth and profitability.Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute corporate strategies that align with company goals and...


  • Toronto, Canada Celestica Full time

    Req ID: 104090 Region: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto The** Corporate Strategy team** works with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other senior leaders across the company to shape Celestica's strategic direction and deliver profitable growth. This team is responsible for managing the company's strategic planning...


  • Toronto, Canada SickKids Foundation Full time

    **Help us create healthier futures as an** **ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,** **CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS** **ABOUT US** SickKids Foundation, with over 50 years of philanthropic impact in 2023, is Canada's largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care, raising over $200 million last year. As a national charity, SickKids Foundation invests in...


  • Toronto, Canada Celestica Full time

    Req ID: 120059 Remote Position: Hybrid Region: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto **Summary**: The Corporate Strategy team works with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other senior leaders across the company to shape Celestica's strategic direction and deliver profitable growth. This team is responsible for managing the...


  • Toronto, Canada Greater Toronto Airports Authority Full time

    **Your way forward: Join Canada’s busiest airport as our next Associate Director, Corporate Communications & Events** Do you want to help transform Toronto Pearson into the global airport of the future? We’re committed to becoming one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly airports in the world - and we need your help. This is your...


  • Toronto, Canada Celestica Inc. Full time

    The Corporate Strategy team works with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other senior leaders across the company to shape Celestica's strategic direction and deliver profitable growth. This team is responsible for managing the company's strategic planning process, assessing market opportunities and threats, recommending and prioritizing actionable...


  • Toronto, Canada Celestica Inc. Full time

    The Corporate Strategy team works with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other senior leaders across the company to shape Celestica's strategic direction and deliver profitable growth. This team is responsible for managing the company's strategic planning process, assessing market opportunities and threats, recommending and prioritizing actionable...


  • Toronto, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARETouché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; Numerous provincial, national and global awards; And the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020!We are...


  • Toronto, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARE Touché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; Numerous provincial, national and global awards; And the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020!We are...


  • Toronto, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARE Touché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; Numerous provincial, national and global awards; And the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020!We are...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Touché! Full time

    We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; As media becomes more complex, so does our realm of expertise. We are continually improving our strategy and planning of traditional, digital and social media. We support our clients...


  • Toronto, Canada JP\TBWA Full time

    **Overall Responsibilities** The Associate Director of Strategy is responsible the day-to-day operation of their individual group. In conjunction with the Group Director of Strategy or Managing Director, the Associate Director of Strategy will actively participate in the maintenance of standards for all the functions of the department including...


  • Toronto, Canada Mindshare Full time

    **Mindshare** **Title**:Associate Director, Strategy **Team / Department**:Strategy Mindshare is a global media agency with offices in over 86 countries. In Canada, we are a passionate team of over 200 people with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver with a singular focus on helping our clients find a sustained path to Good Growth. We aim to be our...


  • Toronto, Canada Mindshare Full time

    **Mindshare** **Title**:Associate Director, Strategy **Team / Department**:Strategy Mindshare is a global media agency with offices in over 86 countries. In Canada, we are a passionate team of over 200 people with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver with a singular focus on helping our clients find a sustained path to Good Growth. We aim to be our...


  • Toronto, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARETouché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; numerous provincial, national and global awards; and the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020!We are...


  • Toronto, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARETouché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; numerous provincial, national and global awards; and the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020!We are...


  • Toronto, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time

    You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARE Touché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; Numerous provincial, national and global awards; And the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020! We are...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Touché! Full time

    WHO WE ARE Touché! has been growing since 1995. We are a media agency powered by Omnicom Media Group, a world leader in marketing communications. Our creativity and passion have enabled us to obtain large national accounts; Numerous provincial, national and global awards; And the title of agency of the year in Canada in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020! We are...